Over the years, many animals have died of starvation, and many of those who survived were themselves eaten when food was short at the height of the country's relentless civil war.

This King of the wild deserves a dignified end for his 45-years. Marjan's brush with death, which blinded the lion in one eye, has left the poor animal traumatized. In addition, Marjan has no mate, and often goes hungry without the volunteer donations from a local butcher.

The Northern Alliance, shows little signs of interest or resources to fund the zoo.

More help is needed!